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Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2009. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentre Plus

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the average cost of a course delivered at a Jobcentre Plus programme centre is.
Answer

Programme centre contract prices for 2009-10 are £328 per successful outcome (between £347 and £386 in London). Of this, 70 per cent. is paid up front when a customer starts and the remaining 30 per cent. is paid only if the customer is placed into employment. On average, the anticipated costs are around £254 per person (between £269 and £299 in London).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
494 c361W; 271702
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Costs Jobcentres Training
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk